Let the creative genius inside you out.

This challenge rewards innovation and imagination.

We're challenging enthusiasts like you to create an incredible desktop that will envision the possibilities of tomorrow's technology – from awesome gaming PCs to outstanding platforms for home automation. That's how we celebrate launching a new family of processors like the Intel^® Core™ i7 and Core™ i5.

How to participate
This multi-country design challenge is open to anyone¹ who wants to build a desktop that demonstrates a bold vision of a creative future. You can choose to either showcase your Mod Creativity, or you can show us how you can improve everyday life with a Lifestyle Innovation, or both. Participating countries include the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, Canada (except Quebec), United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Japan. Click here for full participation details

Phase 1: Finalist selection
Everyone¹ who submits a mod desktop will be entered to compete in the preliminary judging. Our panel of judges – comprised of Sponsors, Intel employees, and industry experts – will select the top mods based on overall mod creativity, look and feel, technical enhancements, essay, and vision. These top mods will advance to the People's Choice finals competition and category winners. See complete preliminary judging criteria

Phase 2: Winner selection
From November 23, 2009 through December 7, 2009, all finalist entries will be displayed on the Intel^® Core™ i7 Custom Desktop Challenge web site: www.intelcorechallenge.com. You, your family, and your friends can then vote for their favorite mod – which will be named the People's Choice winner. A panel of industry experts will determine which mods will win in each of the other five award categories.

¹ In participating countries. Must be 18 or older to participate. Void where prohibited.
Please note that Intel Channel Partners and Intel employees are not eligible to win prizes.